MINUTES OF General Meeting

 

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 10 May 2017

at 6:32PM

 

 

 

 

PRESENT

Councillors Russell (Chairman), Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Singh and Tilbury.

Note:  Councillor Browne arrived at the meeting at 6.48pm and was not present for consideration or voting on Apologies / Leave of Absence, Declarations of Interest or Confirmation of Minutes.

Note:  Councillor Anisse arrived at the meeting at 6.52pm and was not present for consideration or voting on Apologies / Leave of Absence, Declarations of Interest, Confirmation of Minutes and Mayoral Minute No. MM6/17.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend Christopher Pears, from St Luke’s Anglican Church Hornsby Heights, opened the meeting in prayer.

Acknowledgement of RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY

Statement by the Chairman:

"We recognise our Shire's rich cultural and religious diversity and we acknowledge and pay respect to the beliefs of all members of our community, regardless of creed or faith."

 

ABORIGINAL RECOGNITION

Statement by the Chairman:

"We acknowledge we are on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai Peoples.  We pay our respects to elders past and present."

 

AUDIO RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING

Statement by the Chairman:

"I advise all present that tonight's meeting is being audio recorded for the purposes of providing a record of public comment at the meeting, supporting the democratic process, broadening knowledge and participation in community affairs, and demonstrating Council’s commitment to openness and accountability.  The recordings of the non-confidential parts of the meeting will be made available on Council’s website once the Minutes have been finalised. All speakers are requested to ensure their comments are relevant to the issue at hand and to refrain from making personal comments or criticisms.  No other persons are permitted to record the meeting, unless specifically authorised by Council to do so.”

 

APOLOGIES / leave of absence

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR SINGH,

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Cox in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on 10 May 2017 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

 

FOR:                Councillors Azizi, Berman, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

political donations disclosure

Statement by the Chairman:

“In accordance with Section 147 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, any person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on tonight’s agenda, and who has made a reportable political donation or gift to a Councillor or employee of the Council, must make a Political Donations Disclosure Statement.

If a Councillor or employee has received a reportable political donation or gift from a person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on tonight’s agenda, they must declare a non-pecuniary conflict of interests to the meeting, disclose the nature of the interest and manage the conflict of interests in accordance with Council’s Code of Conduct.”

declarations of interest

COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 6 – PL16/17 Development Application – Dwelling House - 10 Yallambee Road, Berowra. Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 9 – PL23/17        Further Report - Development Application - Childcare Centre - 22 Quarry Road and 1 Harris Road, Dural. Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR ANISSE declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 9 – PL23/17         Further Report - Development Application - Childcare Centre - 22 Quarry Road and 1 Harris Road, Dural. Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 13 – IR4/17 Request to Remove Tree - 7 Victory Street Asquith. Refer to that Item for details.

 

confirmation of minutes

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

 

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 12 April 2017 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

 

FOR:                Councillors Azizi, Berman, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

petitionS

Nil

presentation

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

15                MM6/17       Local Government Reform

(F2016/00007)

Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT:

1.         The Chief Financial Officer provide an update on Council’s Long Term Financial Plan at the 8 June 2017 General Meeting. Such update should assume that Council’s current area (i.e. without the area south of the M2 Motorway) will be maintained in the immediate future.

2.         Council write to the NSW Premier and Minister for Local Government requesting that if an amalgamation with Ku-ring-gai Council is not to be progressed, that the NSW Government:

a)         Reinstate the area south of the M2 Motorway to Hornsby Shire Council, or alternatively

b)         Provide compensation to the residents of Hornsby while this Council adjusts to the scale of a smaller council.

 

FOR:                Councillors Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS

THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED his intention to deal with the balance of the Business Paper by the exception method and announced the items.

 

Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 were withdrawn for discussion.

 

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 be adopted.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.

Note:  Item 14 was called over and noted.

Note:  Persons wishing to address Council on matters which were on the Agenda were permitted to speak, prior to the item being discussed, and their names are recorded in the Minutes in respect of that particular item.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Office of the General Manager

Nil

Corporate Support Division

1                 CS11/17      Investments and Borrowings for 2016/17 - Status for Period Ending March 2017

(F2004/06987-02)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS11/17 be received and noted.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

2                 CS13/17      Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) - Proposed Amendment of Constitution

(F2004/07189-02)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT Council endorse the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) and delegate authority to its representatives on the NSROC Board to vote in favour of the proposed amendments at the NSROC Extraordinary Board meeting which is scheduled to be held on 11 May 2017.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

3                 CS10/17      Delivery Program for 2013-17 and Operational Plan (Budget) for 2016/17 - March 2017 Quarter Review

(F2015/00473)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT the March 2017 Quarter Review of the 2013-17 Delivery Program and the Operational Plan (Budget) for 2016/17 be received and noted.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

Environment and Human Services Division

4                 EH3/17        Re-establishment of Alcohol Free Zone - Pennant Hills Town Centre

(F2004/08355)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT Council:

1.         Adopt the proposal for the re-establishment of an Alcohol Free Zone for the Pennant Hills Town Centre for a period of four years as shown in Attachment 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. EH3/17.

2.         Publish notice in the local media declaring that an alcohol free zone has been established and will commence operation seven days from the date of publication, and when the area is adequately signposted.

3.         Install appropriate signage at the gateways of the zone, and at suitable intervals within the zone declaring that an alcohol free zone has been established.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

5                 EH4/17        Catchments Remediation Rate (CRR) Program Expenditure Review 31 December 2016 - Progress Report

(F2005/00829-03)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT the contents of Group Manager’s Report No. EH4/17 be received and noted.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

Planning Division

6                 PL16/17       Development Application - Dwelling House - 10 Yallambee Road, Berowra

(DA/560/2016)

Note: COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR BERMAN on the Declaration of Interest form as “A number of persons who spoke for and against this DA are known to me”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “There is no financial interest”.

 

Mr Raymond Sloss, on behalf of Residents Infrastructure and Planning Alliance addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Jan Primrose, of Berowra addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Mark Goodrich, the applicant addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Helen Goodrich, the applicant addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr David Mitchell, of Brooklyn addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Natalie Richter, on behalf of the applicant addressed Council regarding this item.

 

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

 

THAT consideration of this item be deferred until later in the meeting.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil.

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Note:  At the conclusion of Council’s consideration of Item 8, Council resumed its consideration of this item.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT Development Application No. DA/560/2016 for erection of a two storey dwelling house on a vacant allotment at Lot 189A DP 367589, No.10 Yallambee Road, Berowra be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL16/17 as amended as follows:

1.         Amend Condition No. 1 to replace reference to BASIX Certificate No. 802687S with BASIX Certificate No. 802687S- 02 dated 9 May 2017.

2.         Include an additional condition requiring amendment of the Landscape Plan to state that the front fence shall be constructed at existing ground level to a maximum height of 1.2 metres.  Any excavation shall be for the purposes of the fence footings only.

 

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT consideration of Group Manager’s Report No. PL16/17 - Development Application - Dwelling House - 10 Yallambee Road, Berowra be deferred for a period of one month to allow an on-site meeting between Councillors, the applicant, affected residents and relevant Council staff.

DUE TO A LACK OF A SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.

 

THE MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

7                 PL20/17       Development Application - Subdivision of Four Allotments into Three Lots - 181 and 183 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham

(DA/1341/2016)

Mr Peter Graham, of Beecroft addressed Council regarding this item.

Dr Patrick Kevin, the applicant addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Patricia Brown, of Beecroft addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT Development Application No. DA/1341/2016 for Torrens Title subdivision and consolidation of four allotments into three lots at Lot 79 DP 9085, Pt Lot 80 DP 9085, Lot 81 DP 9085, Lot 82 DP 9085, Nos. 181 and 183 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham be refused subject to the reasons for refusal detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL20/17.

 

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT consideration of Group Manager’s Report No. PL20/17 - Development Application - Subdivision of four allotments into three lots - 181 and 183 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham be deferred for a period of one month to allow an on-site meeting between Councillors, the applicant, affected residents and relevant Council staff.

DUE TO A LACK OF A SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.

 

THE MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

8                 PL22/17       Development Application - Subdivision of one allotment into three and construction of three dwelling houses - 14 - 16 Elabana Crescent, Castle Hill

(DA/961/2016)

Mr Greg Harris, of Castle Hill addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Garry Bonaccorso, of Castle Hill addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Sarah Irwin, of Castle Hill addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Colin Tan, the applicant addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Siera Chuah, the applicant addressed Council regarding this item.

 

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT Development Application No. DA/961/2016 for demolition of existing structures, Torrens Title subdivision of one allotment into two lots and construction of three new dwellings as a staged development at Lot 2 DP 1040191, Nos.14-16 Elabana Crescent, Castle Hill be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL22/17 as amended by Late Item Memo No. LM3/17.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT consideration of Group Manager’s Report No. PL22/17 - Development Application - Subdivision of one allotment into three and construction of three dwelling houses - 14 - 16 Elabana Crescent, Castle Hill be deferred for a period of one month to allow an on-site meeting between Councillors, the applicant, affected residents and relevant Council staff.

DUE TO A LACK OF A SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.

THE MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

9                 PL23/17       Further Report - Development Application - Childcare Centre -  22 Quarry Road and 1 Harris Road, Dural

(DA/1109/2016)

Note: COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this Item under Clause 51A of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of the interest was stated by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE on the Declaration of Interest form as, “The applicant is well known to me”. COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE was not present at, or in sight of, the meeting when the item was being discussed, or voted on.

Note: During consideration of this item COUNCILLOR ANISSE declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR ANISSE on the Declaration of Interest form as “The applicant is known to me (through family)”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “No discussion of the subject matter nor is there any regular contact”.

 

Mrs Doedie Fatt, of Dural addressed Council regarding this item.

 

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR, BROWNE seconded BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY,

THAT Development Application No. DA/1109/2016 for construction of a childcare centre comprising 136 childcare places and signage at Lot 4 DP 615254 and Lot 12 DP 831790, No. 22 Quarry Road and No. 1 Harris Road, Dural be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL23/17.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

10                PL14/17       Picture Pennant Hills Survey - Summary of Responses

(F2015/00414)

Mrs Linda Booth, of Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Amanda Rademaker, of Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Elizabeth O’Brien, of Thornleigh addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Brian Ash, of Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Martin Pluss, on behalf of Pennant Hills District Civic Trust addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Paul Taylor, of Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT:

1.         The Picture Pennant Hills Survey - Summary of Survey Responses Report attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL14/17 (Document No. D07194720) be received and noted.

2.         The Summary of Responses Report be made available for viewing on Council’s website to inform the community of the survey findings.

3.         An economic feasibility study be undertaken as the next step in the master plan review process.

4.         All persons who completed a community survey be advised of Council’s resolution.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

11                PL21/17       Planning Proposal - Hornsby Town Centre East Precinct

(F2015/00190)

Ms Catherine Gordon, of Asquith addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Gary Schroder, of Asquith addressed Council regarding this item.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

 

THAT:

1.             Council undertake preliminary consultation with business owners and members of the community for the purpose of identifying the vision, principles and key outcomes that should inform the review of the planning strategy and controls for the Hornsby East Side.

2.             A further report be presented to Council on the feedback received and key principles to be considered in a future Planning Proposal and supporting technical studies.

 

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT:

1.         Council forward a Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment for Gateway Determination that proposes to permit residential uses within the existing B3 Commercial Core zone, extension of the B4 Mixed Use zone over railway land to support airspace development above the George Street commuter car park and to review the floor space and building height controls for all land within the East Side Precinct.

2.         Upon the issuing of a Gateway Determination, consultants be engaged to undertake a comprehensive review of the planning strategy for the Hornsby East Side determined in consultation with Councillors.

 

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Browne, Hutchence, Russell and Singh

 

AGAINST:         Councillors Berman, Gallagher and Tilbury

 

THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell and Singh

 

AGAINST:         Councillors Berman and Tilbury

 

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

12                IR2/17         Request to Remove Tree - 8 Attunga Avenue West Pennant Hills

(TA/133/2015)

Ms Dianne Goldman, of West Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding this item.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,

THAT:

1.             The matter be deferred for three months to allow the owner to obtain an Arborist Report prepared by a person holding minimum qualification of AQF5 – Arboriculture.

2.             If the report is submitted, staff review its contents and if they disagree with its findings, the matter be reported back to Council for consideration.

3.             If the report is not submitted within three months no further action be taken.

 

an AMENDMENT was moved by councillor hutchence, seconded by councillor Azizi,

THAT:

1.             Council approve removal of one Eucalyptus Saligna (Sydney Blue Gum) tree located in the rear yard of 8 Attunga Avenue, West Pennant Hills.

2.             The applicant plant at least two replacement trees of appropriate native species and in appropriate locations as determined in consultation between the landowners and Council’s Tree Management Officers. 

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Gallagher, Hutchence and Russell

 

AGAINST:         Councillors Browne, Singh and Tilbury

THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell and Singh

 

AGAINST:         Councillors Browne and Tilbury

 

13                IR4/17         Request to Remove Tree - 7 Victory Street Asquith

(TA/685/2016)

Note: COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR BERMAN on the Declaration of Interest form as “The property owner is a former customer of mine”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “the transaction took place over three years ago”.

Mr Aldo Salucci, on behalf of St. Johns Anglican Church addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY,

THAT:

1.             Council approve removal of one Angophora costata (Smooth-bark Apple Gum) located in the rear yard of 7 Victory Street, Asquith.

2.             Three to five replacement trees in total be planted to offset the removal of the Smooth-bark Apple Gum as determined in consultation between the landowners and Council’s Tree Management Officers.  This replacement is in accordance with Council’s adopted Green Offsets Policy for Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest. The replacement planting is to be located in the rear yard.

3.             The replacement trees are to be at least three metres in height and a species characteristic with the Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

Confidential Items

Nil

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Nil

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

Mayor's Notes

14                MN5/17        Mayor's Notes from 1 to 30 April 2017

(F2004/07053)

Note:  These are the functions that the Mayor, or his representative, has attended in addition to the normal Council Meetings, Workshops, Mayoral Interviews and other Council Committee Meetings.

Friday 7 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended Asquith Girls High School ANZAC Day Assembly at the School.

Friday 7 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended Hornsby Art Society’s Young Artists Exhibition Awards Presentation Night at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre.

Sunday 9 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Brooklyn RSL Sub-Branch Centenary of ANZAC Commemoration Service at Brooklyn Park.

Tuesday 11 April 2017 - On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Kuring-gai Local Area Command Awards Ceremony at Asquith Golf Club.

Wednesday 19 April 2017 - On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the Lakes of Cherrybrook Retirement Village ANZAC Service at Cherrybrook.

Saturday 22 April 2017 - On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the official opening of Sydney Art School Hunter Street Studio at Hornsby.

Sunday 23 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Sunday March in Hornsby.

Sunday 23 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Hills District RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Commemoration Service at Galston Cenotaph.

Monday 24 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Lions Club Annual ANZAC Commemorative Dinner at West Pennant Hills Sports Club.

Tuesday 25 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Hornsby Cenotaph.

Tuesday 25 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Berowra Sub-Branch ANZAC Day March and Service at Berowra.

Tuesday 25 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Glenorie RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Service at Glenorie.

Tuesday 25 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the Lions Club of Beecroft-Cheltenham ANZAC Day March and Service at Beecroft.

Friday 28 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended Galston High School’s ANZAC Day Ceremony at the School.

Friday 28 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended 1st Dural Scout Group’s Annual Awards and Reports Meeting at Galston.

Saturday 29 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Baha’i community in Hornsby Shire at Hornsby.

Sunday 30 April 2017 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Galston Concert ‘Pacific Opera’ at Galston Uniting Church.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

Notices of Motion

Nil

Supplementary Reports

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

THE MEETING terminated at 10.57 pm.

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 14 June 2017, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                 CHAIRMAN

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